Copy of a report written shortly after the burning of the steamboat Ruth near Cairo, Illinois, in which millions of dollars of government currency destined for the sub-treasury at St. Louis were lost, August 6, 1863
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- Steamboats and River History Collection | Copy of a report written shortly after the burning of the steamboat <span class="italic emph">Ruth</span> near Cairo, Illinois, on August 6, 1863, in which millions of dollars of government currency destined for the sub-treasury at St. Louis were lost (4 pages). Note on report reads, “Copied for dear Edith by her Auntie Brinton in her 83rd year.” Also includes letter signed James W. Foster, director of the Maryland Historical Society, to Charles van Ravenswaay, director of the Missouri Historical Society, October 22, 1957, enclosing fragments of currency. (4 items) (accession number 57-0127), ca. 1863 Aug 6
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